Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,470 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Fort Wayne earn between $61,940 and $115,250.
- $49K10th
- $62K25th
- $85KMedian
- $115K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,280 | $7,940 | $45.81 |
| Median | $85,400 | $7,117 | $41.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,940 | $5,162 | $29.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,250 | $9,604 | $55.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Fort Wayne earn 20% less than the Indiana average ($118,630) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $95,280 | $85,400 | $49,300 | $141,470 | 210 |
| Indiana | $118,630 | $98,000 | $61,030 | $213,580 | 3,370 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $95,280, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $71,532 a year, or $5,961 a month and $2,751 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $95,280 buys what about $102,925 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 6th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($155,450).
- Lafayette$155,450
- Terre Haute$118,080
- Indianapolis$117,440
- Evansville$102,280
- South Bend$98,830
- Fort Wayne$95,280
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$45.81 an hour on average, and $41.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $71,532 a year ($5,961 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,280. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9033; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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